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A visual guide to the key events in the Trump-Russia scandal
Understanding the Trump era
By Zack Beauchamp, Javier Zarracina and 2 more
Politics
Read: the charge against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn in the Russia probeRead: the charge against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn in the Russia probe
Politics

He was charged for making false statements to the FBI about his contacts with the Russian ambassador.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Report: Trump pressured Republican lawmakers to end Russia probeReport: Trump pressured Republican lawmakers to end Russia probe
Politics

Give the guy a break, he was still just learning how to be the president!

By Jen Kirby
Climate
A mysterious radiation cloud spread over Europe in September. Russia finally acknowledged it.A mysterious radiation cloud spread over Europe in September. Russia finally acknowledged it.
Climate

But officials won’t say where it came from.

By Umair Irfan
Politics
All the times Jared Kushner has failed to tell Congress something importantAll the times Jared Kushner has failed to tell Congress something important
Politics

He’s constantly keeping the government in the dark about suspicion-arousing information.

By Zeeshan Aleem
Politics
Jeff Sessions could appoint a special counsel for the fake Clinton-uranium scandalJeff Sessions could appoint a special counsel for the fake Clinton-uranium scandal
Politics

Republicans are desperate for a way to distract from Trump’s Russia problems.

By Zeeshan Aleem
World Politics
A Trump Cabinet official has direct business ties to Putin’s inner circleA Trump Cabinet official has direct business ties to Putin’s inner circle
World Politics

One of those ties includes Putin’s son-in-law.

By Alex Ward
Politics
“A giant fog machine”: how right-wing media obscures Mueller and other inconvenient stories“A giant fog machine”: how right-wing media obscures Mueller and other inconvenient stories
Politics

A former right-wing radio host explains how conservative media became a “safe space.”

By Sean Illing
World Politics
Watch a former Trump aide say incriminating things about Russia on live TVWatch a former Trump aide say incriminating things about Russia on live TV
World Politics

Why did he do that?

By Alex Ward
Politics
Why is Mueller’s team homing in on Paul Manafort? I asked a former federal prosecutor.Why is Mueller’s team homing in on Paul Manafort? I asked a former federal prosecutor.
Politics

Short answer: They want to flip him.

By Sean Illing
World Politics
Bill Browder, Putin’s loudest critic, just got his US visa backBill Browder, Putin’s loudest critic, just got his US visa back
World Politics

Placed on the Interpol list by Putin, Browder was temporarily barred from the US.

By Sarah Wildman
World Politics
The UN was waiting for President Trump. Candidate Trump showed up instead.The UN was waiting for President Trump. Candidate Trump showed up instead.
World Politics

Trump’s big UN speech sounded like it could have come from the mouth of Steve Bannon.

By Yochi Dreazen
World Politics
Photos: Russia holds one of its biggest war games since the Cold WarPhotos: Russia holds one of its biggest war games since the Cold War
World Politics

It’s possible there are 100,000 troops participating.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Trump lawyer talked loudly about Russia probe at DC restaurant with reporter nearbyTrump lawyer talked loudly about Russia probe at DC restaurant with reporter nearby
Politics

The lawyer, Ty Cobb, was brought in to professionalize Trump’s legal response to the Russia investigation.

By Andrew Prokop
World Politics
The rise of AI is sparking an international arms raceThe rise of AI is sparking an international arms race
World Politics

Elon Musk thinks it’s the most likely cause of WWIII.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Some Trump lawyers proposed removing Jared Kushner over the Russia investigationSome Trump lawyers proposed removing Jared Kushner over the Russia investigation
Politics

No one in Trumpworld is safe from the Russia probes.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Here’s Donald Trump Jr.’s statement to Congress about his Russia meetingHere’s Donald Trump Jr.’s statement to Congress about his Russia meeting
Politics

“I gave it no further thought.”

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Trump just thanked Putin for slashing America’s diplomatic presence in RussiaTrump just thanked Putin for slashing America’s diplomatic presence in Russia
Politics

US puts sanctions on Russia. Putin retaliates. Trump thanks Putin.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
How important is it that Mueller has formed a grand jury? I asked 20 legal experts.How important is it that Mueller has formed a grand jury? I asked 20 legal experts.
Politics

Everything you wanted to know about grand juries.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Trump: Congress is encroaching on the executive branch. Law professor: no, it’s not.Trump: Congress is encroaching on the executive branch. Law professor: no, it’s not.
Politics

A legal expert on Congress’s decision to handcuff Trump on Russia.

By Sean Illing
Russia
How Russia’s strongmen use homophobia to stay in powerHow Russia’s strongmen use homophobia to stay in power
Russia

From the atrocities in Chechnya to the Kremlin’s anti-gay laws, “state-sponsored homophobia” is a weapon throughout the Russian Federation.

By Tara Isabella Burton
Policy
A cybersecurity expert on why you should be very worried about the internet’s futureA cybersecurity expert on why you should be very worried about the internet’s future
Policy

“It will take the attention of the free society that built the internet to save it.” —Alexander Klimburg

By Sean Illing
Politics
A running list of Trumpland’s often-shifting stories on their Russia tiesA running list of Trumpland’s often-shifting stories on their Russia ties
Politics

A guide to who’s said what about Russia.

By Kavya Sukumar
World Politics
Putin is angry about US sanctions — and Russian orphans are paying the pricePutin is angry about US sanctions — and Russian orphans are paying the price
World Politics

Donald Trump Jr. claimed his meeting with a Kremlin-backed lawyer was about adoptions. Lost in this conversation are the actual children.

By Sarah Wildman
Politics
Sean Spicer still thinks Trump Jr. met with Russians because of adoptionSean Spicer still thinks Trump Jr. met with Russians because of adoption
Politics
You should care about the Trump-Russia scandalYou should care about the Trump-Russia scandal
Politics

It’s not a distraction. It’s about holding the president accountable to the public and not his bottom line.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
An ex-CIA officer: the Trump Jr. meeting shows how the Russians exploit intelligence targetsAn ex-CIA officer: the Trump Jr. meeting shows how the Russians exploit intelligence targets
Politics

“This is how it’s done.” —Glenn Carle

By Sean Illing
World Politics
Donald Trump Jr. embodies all the worst aspects of his father’s presidencyDonald Trump Jr. embodies all the worst aspects of his father’s presidency
World Politics

Trump Sr. paved the road to disaster. Trump Jr. just drove on it.

By Zack Beauchamp and Libby Nelson
Politics
America needs to hear from Jared KushnerAmerica needs to hear from Jared Kushner
Politics

He’s the man at the center of the swirling Trump-Russia scandal.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
The juiciest leaks from the White House after the Trump Jr. emailsThe juiciest leaks from the White House after the Trump Jr. emails
Politics

President Trump isn’t taking the Don Jr. story well. Neither is the White House staff.

By Garet Williams
Politics
The blackmail factor: Trumpworld’s Russia lies are a major risk to national securityThe blackmail factor: Trumpworld’s Russia lies are a major risk to national security
Politics

The Russians know the truth and Trump knows they know.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Fox News’s Jesse Watters: Trump Jr. is “the victim”Fox News’s Jesse Watters: Trump Jr. is “the victim”
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Politics

He blames the Russia scandal on Don Jr.’s “suspicious” associate Rob Goldstone.

By Garet Williams
Politics
President Trump is stalling Congress’s push to punish Russia for election interferencePresident Trump is stalling Congress’s push to punish Russia for election interference
Politics

A big test for Republicans’ willingness to challenge Trump is shaping up in the House of Representatives.

By Jeff Stein
Politics
Congressional Democrats tear into Trump Jr.’s “damning” emailsCongressional Democrats tear into Trump Jr.’s “damning” emails
Politics

“Has any elected Republican said anything brave today?”

By Garet Williams
Politics
A timeline of Donald Trump Jr.‘s ever-shifting excuses on RussiaA timeline of Donald Trump Jr.‘s ever-shifting excuses on Russia
Politics

This is what happens when you don’t come clean the first time.

By Dara Lind
Politics
Trump administration: There’s no evidence of collusion. 12 legal experts: Yes, there is.Trump administration: There’s no evidence of collusion. 12 legal experts: Yes, there is.
Politics

17 legal experts on what Donald Trump Jr.‘s emails about the Russia meeting prove — and don’t prove.

By Sean Illing
Politics
Comedian John Oliver called this 4 months ago — it’s “Stupid Watergate”Comedian John Oliver called this 4 months ago — it’s “Stupid Watergate”
Politics

Donald Trump Jr. just made the latest stupid mistake in the Trump-Russia investigation.

By Lindsay Maizland
Politics
Vox poll: before the Trump Jr. emails, Republicans thought the Russia question was a distractionVox poll: before the Trump Jr. emails, Republicans thought the Russia question was a distraction
Politics

Americans are sharply divided over the Russia scandal.

By Carly Sitrin
Politics
“That’s the very thing that we need to not be distracted by”“That’s the very thing that we need to not be distracted by”
Politics

Everybody is freaking out about the Trump Jr. news. Except Senate Republicans.

By Dylan Scott and Tara Golshan
Politics
The other shoe has  fallen, and the Trump presidency may fall with itThe other shoe has  fallen, and the Trump presidency may fall with it
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Politics

If Trump knew of the collusion with Russia, this scandal would be bigger than Watergate.

By Yochi Dreazen